Waitangi Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 96 days until Waitangi Day 2027 in New Zealand — Saturday, February 6, 2027.
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About Waitangi Day 2027
Waitangi Day 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6. Because that is a Saturday, the substitute day is Monday, February 8, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, February 6.
Waitangi Day, February 6, is New Zealand's national day and a nationwide public holiday marking the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. When it lands on a weekend the paid day off is Mondayised for workers who do not normally work weekends.
Waitangi Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 6, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | February 6, 2027 | Saturday | Mon, Feb 8 |
Holidays after Waitangi Day 2027
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Jun 7, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 25, 2027 Matariki 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in February 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Mon | Auckland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Feb 1 | Mon | Nelson Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Valentine's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Observed
- Monday, February 8, 2027
- Date rule
- February 6 every year; the commemoration itself never moves
- Legal status
- Nationwide public holiday under the Waitangi Day Act 1976
- Commemorates
- The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in the Bay of Islands in 1840
- Public holiday since
- 1974, when it was created as New Zealand Day
- Also known as
- New Zealand Day from 1974 until the name was reversed in 1976
Frequently asked questions
What day is Waitangi Day in 2027?
Waitangi Day 2027 is on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Because that is a Saturday, it is observed on Monday, February 8, 2027.
Is Waitangi Day a day off in 2027?
Waitangi Day is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Waitangi Day 2027?
There are 96 days until Waitangi Day 2027 (February 6, 2027) as of today.